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Fermín López brace keeps Barcelona first after 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid

What changed

Fermín López’s two goals turned Atletico Madrid’s 1-2 home defeat into the defining result of La Liga Regular Season - 12, keeping Barcelona first on 30 points. Real Madrid stayed second on 30 points, while victories for Real Betis, Real Sociedad and Villarreal reshaped the places behind the leading trio.